Yes—as determined by the agency policy. Telework eligible positions do not guarantee telework.
Remote job
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Salary
$125,776 - $197,200 per year
The range reflects the minimum locality to maximum locality for locations listed in the announcement. Salary will be based on selected duty location.
Pay scale & grade
IR 1
Promotion potential
None - This position has career progression. If selected at a lower grade level you may be promoted without further competition to the full working level as your career progresses.
The following are the duties of this position at the full working level. If this vacancy includes more than one grade and you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform these duties and receive training to help you grow in this position.
Provides guidance to subordinates in resolving administrative and technical problems;
Exercises significant responsibilities in dealing with functional executives of IRS operating within the area serviced, officials of other agencies, and in advising management officials of higher rank;
Reviews and approves serious disciplinary actions involving non-supervisory subordinates;
Identifies developmental and training needs of employees, providing or arranging for needed development and training;
Hears and resolve group grievances or serious employee complaints.
Supervisory Duties 80%
A second-level supervisor provides strategic leadership and direction to subordinate supervisors and their
respective teams to ensure alignment with Internal Revenue Service (IRS) mission, goals, and operational
priorities.
The incumbent develops, implements, and evaluates organizational objectives; establishes and refines policies, procedures, and work processes; and ensures programs are executed efficiently, effectively, and in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and agency guidelines.
Plans, directs, and coordinates work across multiple organizational units by setting and adjusting priorities and allocating resources to meet workload demands and achieve desired outcomes.
Provides guidance and oversight to subordinate supervisors on a wide range of administrative, technical, and programmatic matters, ensuring consistency in the interpretation and application of policies and procedures. Monitors program performance using metrics, data analysis, and internal controls to assess effectiveness, identify risks, and drive continuous improvement, while evaluating resource needs, balancing competing priorities, and making decisions to optimize workforce utilization and organizational performance.
Reviews and evaluates the work of subordinate supervisors, holding them accountable for performance, employee development, and the effective management of their teams.
Ensures that performance management processes are applied consistently and that employees receive clear expectations, constructive feedback, and opportunities for growth.
Technical Duties 20%
Serves as a second-level supervisor providing strategic leadership, direction, and oversight of Field
Assistance operations within Taxpayer Services, Customer Assistance, Relationships and Education (CARE),
ensuring the effective delivery of high-quality, face-to-face taxpayer service across multiple Taxpayer
Assistance Centers (TACs).
Provides authoritative oversight of program operations involving amended filings, account adjustments, notice resolution, and the resolution of complex account issues using IDRS and other IRS systems.
Directs efforts to ensure accurate computation of tax, penalties, and interest, as well as the appropriate initiation of corrective actions such as payment tracers, credit transfers, and abatements.
Establishes and enforces operational standards to ensure timely and effective service delivery in high-demand, face-to-face environments, including the coordination of walk-in traffic, referral processes, and workload distribution across multiple sites.
STANDARD POSITION DESCRIPTIONS (SPD): PD96353
Visit the IRS SPD Library to access the position descriptions.
Probationary Period - A person who is required to go through a probationary period and then is transferred, promoted, demoted, or reassigned before he or she completes such period is required to complete the remainder of the probationary period in the new position.
Supervisory Probationary Period- Subject to a 1- year supervisory or managerial probationary period (unless already completed).
Government Credit Card - Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS SHOWN IN QUALIFICATIONS SECTION
Qualifications
Federal experience is not required. Experience may have been gained in the public sector, private sector or through Volunteer Service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-timework is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/day/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week, on your resume.
You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
To be minimally qualified for this position you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower level payband or GS grade in the normal line of progression. Specialized experience would include one year of substantive supervisory or program management experience at the GS-13 or GS-14 level or equivalent level manager or comparable management or leadership experiences outside of Federal service. To be qualified for this position your experience should be sufficient to demonstrate:
Experience applying management techniques, methods, theories, principles, and labor relations concepts, sufficient to assure optimum utilization of personnel, equipment, and space, and to accomplish program objectives through combined technical and administrative oversight.
Experience planning, directing, and evaluating work of subordinate managers, employees, and/or others.
Experience applying appropriate operations, policies, applicable laws, regulations, rules, practices, procedures, and techniques sufficient to provide oversight and direction in the planning, development and implementation of the technical aspects of programs directly related and/or specific to the position being filled.
Experience applying budget and fiscal methods used in establishing and maintaining an organization.
Experience working on major programs segments, organizational structures and/or functional responsibilities specific to the position being filled.
Overseeing the development and execution of all Field Assistance programs, which includes strategizing with cross-functional program managers in compliance and centralized activities.
Applying written and oral communication for meeting with and advising the public sector on tax law matters and CARE programs.
AND
You must also meet the following requirement(s):
TIME AFTER COMPETITIVE APPOINTMENT (TACA): Current civilian employees must have completed at least 90 days of federal civilian service since their latest non-temporary appointment from a competitive referral certificate, known as time after competitive appointment. For this requirement, a competitive appointment is one where you applied to and were appointed from an announcement open to "All US Citizens".
For more information on qualifications please refer toOPM's Qualifications Standards.
Go to Understanding the IRS Paybands for GS/IR conversion.
Education
A college or university degree generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools which meet these criteria, please refer to Department of Education Accreditation page.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. Click here (Section 3, Explanation of Terms) or here for Foreign Education Credentialing instructions.
Consider each location carefully when applying. If you are selected for a location, that location will become your official post of duty.
In the event that a building is closed due to rent management, new hires may be placed in a local commuting location.
Additional jobs may be filled from this announcement or any other source to fill these vacancies.
Alternative work schedule, staggered work hours may be available.
Salary: General Schedule (GS) Locality Pay tables may be found under Salaries & Wages.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
As a current IRS employee, you know the great benefits we offer. Should you have any questions about benefits, please contact the Employee Resource Center (ERC) at 1-866-743-5748 option #1 for ERC.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), your responses on the application questionnaire, and your responses to all assessments required for this position. Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.
You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics):
Accountability
Customer Service
Decisiveness
Flexibility
Interpersonal Skills
Problem Solving
Resilience
The USA Hire Assessments includes a cut score based on the minimum level of required proficiency in these critical general competencies. You must meet or exceed the cut score to be considered. You will not be considered for the position if you score below the cut score or fail to complete the assessment.
Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on an assessment may also result in your removal from consideration.
Rating: Your application will be evaluated in accordance with the Service's Merit Promotion Plan. A quality group rating will be used to rank and select eligible candidates. If qualified, you will be assigned to one of three quality level groups, Superior/Best Qualified, Highly Qualified and Qualified
Referral: Eligible applicants rated in the highest quality group, may be referred to a selecting official for consideration. Candidates, if required to participate in a selection interview (telephonic and/or in person at the discretion of the Selecting Official in accordance with hiring practices), will be interviewed in quality group order. We will not reimburse costs related to the interview such as travel to and from the interview site.
Performance Appraisal and Awards - Will not be used in determining your overall rating. Any performance appraisal/evaluation and award documentation you provide will be forwarded to the selecting official. The selecting official will review this documentation and give it due weight consideration during the overall selection process. IRS employees may obtain their most recent awards listing at https://persinfo.web.irs.gov/.
If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee (eligible for the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP), you must receive a score of Highly Qualified orbetter to be rated as "well qualified" to receive special selection priority.
As a current IRS employee, you know the great benefits we offer. Should you have any questions about benefits, please contact the Employee Resource Center (ERC) at 1-866-743-5748 option #1 for ERC.
The following documents are required and must be provided with your application. All application materials, including transcripts, must be in English. Incomplete or insufficient information may result in not being considered for the position, or not receiving special consideration for which you may be eligible.
Please view Application Preparation or How to write a resume for federal job.
1. Resume(Failure to follow instructions, will result in not being considered.)
Do:
Limit to two (2) pages. Recommend a standard 8.5x11-inch document size, a sans-serif font such as Arial or Calibri with a font size no smaller than 10-point, page margins of 0.5 inches. Applicants that attempt to circumvent the 2-page limit page limit, for example by materially reducing readability, will be deemed ineligible.
Include your full name.
Include relevant work experience - EmployerName, Job Title,Employmentdates (start to end date or present), and a brief description of duties that clearly demonstrate your qualifications.
Don't:
Include photographs, classified or sensitive information, SSN, encrypted/digitally signed documents, or other inappropriate content. Resumes containing prohibited information will be deemed ineligible.
Copy and paste duties or specialized experience from the job announcement, as this is not a demonstration of your experience.
Additional Information:
Pay plan, series, and grade (e.g., GS-0301-09) should be provided for all federal service jobs. Failure to do so could affect your qualification determination.
To receive full credit for work experience, include number of hours worked per week and specific MM/DD/YYYY start and end dates for every position.
Do not include personal information such as age, sex, religion, race, or disability.
Do not include embedded links as they will not be opened or considered when determining qualifications.
If you update and resubmit your application, only the most recent resume received will be considered to determine qualifications.
2. Education(if applicable) - Refer to Qualification and Education sections above for requirements
For positions with an education requirement, or if you are qualifying for this position based on education or training, submit a copy of your transcript(s) or equivalent. An official transcript(s) will be required if you are selected.
3. Registration/License (if applicable) - Current, active registration/license
Submit the most recent completed annual performance appraisal.
Submit copies of any incentive/performance awards received that may have an impact on the qualifications for the position to be filled.
5. Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) (if applicable) Selection priority program for displaced or surplus federal employees:
Review and submit the required documentation as outlined under CTAP
6. IRS Reassignment Preference Program (RPP) (if applicable)
Submit your RPP Notice and most recent performance appraisal.
Appraisal must reflect Fully successful or higher overall rating.
7. Current Employees Documentation (recommended if applicable)
If applying for a higher grade and you met time-in-grade (TIG) at another agency, it is recommended that you provide an SF-50(s) (Notification of Personnel Action) (or equivalent) which demonstrates you meet the 52-week TIG requirement (e.g., Promotion with an effective date more than one (1) year old, Within-Grade-Increase at the highest grade held). Failure to provide an SF-50(s) that shows your eligibility may result in an ineligible determination.
Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply for and be considered for this position, you must complete all required questionnaires, assessments and submit all required documentation as specified in the How to Apply and Required Documents section. The application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date of the announcement in order to receive an invitation to complete the USA Hire Assessment. We are available to assist you during business hours (normally 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. ET, Monday - Friday). If applying online poses a hardship, please contact us by noon ET on 11/10/2026.
To begin the application process, click the "Apply Online" button.
You will be re-directed to USA STAFFING to continue your application process; answer the online questions. To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link:https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13097449.
Upload all required documents. (To submit supporting documents, import documents from USAJOBS to the appropriate document types. If the document you need is not imported from USAJOBS, you may upload it directly into this application.)
Click the Submit Application button.
If you are required to complete any USA Hire Assessments, you will be notified after submitting your application. The notification will be provided in your application submission screen and via email. The notification will include your unique assessment access link to the USA Hire system and the completion deadline. Additionally, in USAJOBS you can click "Track this application" to return to your assessment completion notice.
Access USA Hire using your unique assessment link. Access is granted through your USAJOBS login credentials.
Review all instructions prior to beginning your assessments. You will have the opportunity to request a testing accommodation before beginning the assessments should you have a disability.
Set aside up to 3 hours to take the USA Hire Assessments; however, most applicants complete the assessments in less time. If you need to stop the assessments and continue later, you can re-use your unique assessment link.
Your responses to the USA Hire Assessments will be reused for one year (in most cases) from the date you complete an assessment. If future applications you submit require completion of the same assessments, your responses will be automatically reused.
Visit the USA Hire Applicant Resource Center for practice assessments and assessment preparation resources.
Visit USA Hire Online Help for online assessment information, system requirements, reasonable accommodations, and what to expect next. Reasonable Accommodations (RA): We provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis; contact us if you require this for any part of the application and hiring process. To review reasonable accommodation policies and procedures please visit https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/disability-employment/reasonable-accommodations/.
USA Hire Assessment Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments.
To update your application, including supporting documentation: Visit USAJOBS - How to Update Application during the announcement open period, make updates or add supporting documentation, then continue through the entire application process and click Submit Application to send updates to the hiring agency. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed.
To view the job status or your application status: Visit USAJOBS - How to View Application/Job Status. Your application status page is where you can view your application status, USA Hire assessment completion status and review your notifications sent by the hiring agency regarding your application.
TS - CARE-Customer Assistance, Relationship and Education
1111 Constitution Ave NW
Washington, DC 20224
US
Next steps
Once your application package and online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email. You are responsible for checking status updates and notifications in USAJOBS. Hard copy notifications will not be sent to you. " Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement. If your email mailbox is full or blocked (SPAM) you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position.
The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Treasury and its bureaus from requesting an applicant's criminal history record before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment. To learn more, please visit our page at: Treasury.gov/fairchanceact.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
The following documents are required and must be provided with your application. All application materials, including transcripts, must be in English. Incomplete or insufficient information may result in not being considered for the position, or not receiving special consideration for which you may be eligible.
Please view Application Preparation or How to write a resume for federal job.
1. Resume(Failure to follow instructions, will result in not being considered.)
Do:
Limit to two (2) pages. Recommend a standard 8.5x11-inch document size, a sans-serif font such as Arial or Calibri with a font size no smaller than 10-point, page margins of 0.5 inches. Applicants that attempt to circumvent the 2-page limit page limit, for example by materially reducing readability, will be deemed ineligible.
Include your full name.
Include relevant work experience - EmployerName, Job Title,Employmentdates (start to end date or present), and a brief description of duties that clearly demonstrate your qualifications.
Don't:
Include photographs, classified or sensitive information, SSN, encrypted/digitally signed documents, or other inappropriate content. Resumes containing prohibited information will be deemed ineligible.
Copy and paste duties or specialized experience from the job announcement, as this is not a demonstration of your experience.
Additional Information:
Pay plan, series, and grade (e.g., GS-0301-09) should be provided for all federal service jobs. Failure to do so could affect your qualification determination.
To receive full credit for work experience, include number of hours worked per week and specific MM/DD/YYYY start and end dates for every position.
Do not include personal information such as age, sex, religion, race, or disability.
Do not include embedded links as they will not be opened or considered when determining qualifications.
If you update and resubmit your application, only the most recent resume received will be considered to determine qualifications.
2. Education(if applicable) - Refer to Qualification and Education sections above for requirements
For positions with an education requirement, or if you are qualifying for this position based on education or training, submit a copy of your transcript(s) or equivalent. An official transcript(s) will be required if you are selected.
3. Registration/License (if applicable) - Current, active registration/license
Submit the most recent completed annual performance appraisal.
Submit copies of any incentive/performance awards received that may have an impact on the qualifications for the position to be filled.
5. Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) (if applicable) Selection priority program for displaced or surplus federal employees:
Review and submit the required documentation as outlined under CTAP
6. IRS Reassignment Preference Program (RPP) (if applicable)
Submit your RPP Notice and most recent performance appraisal.
Appraisal must reflect Fully successful or higher overall rating.
7. Current Employees Documentation (recommended if applicable)
If applying for a higher grade and you met time-in-grade (TIG) at another agency, it is recommended that you provide an SF-50(s) (Notification of Personnel Action) (or equivalent) which demonstrates you meet the 52-week TIG requirement (e.g., Promotion with an effective date more than one (1) year old, Within-Grade-Increase at the highest grade held). Failure to provide an SF-50(s) that shows your eligibility may result in an ineligible determination.
Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply for and be considered for this position, you must complete all required questionnaires, assessments and submit all required documentation as specified in the How to Apply and Required Documents section. The application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date of the announcement in order to receive an invitation to complete the USA Hire Assessment. We are available to assist you during business hours (normally 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. ET, Monday - Friday). If applying online poses a hardship, please contact us by noon ET on 11/10/2026.
To begin the application process, click the "Apply Online" button.
You will be re-directed to USA STAFFING to continue your application process; answer the online questions. To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link:https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13097449.
Upload all required documents. (To submit supporting documents, import documents from USAJOBS to the appropriate document types. If the document you need is not imported from USAJOBS, you may upload it directly into this application.)
Click the Submit Application button.
If you are required to complete any USA Hire Assessments, you will be notified after submitting your application. The notification will be provided in your application submission screen and via email. The notification will include your unique assessment access link to the USA Hire system and the completion deadline. Additionally, in USAJOBS you can click "Track this application" to return to your assessment completion notice.
Access USA Hire using your unique assessment link. Access is granted through your USAJOBS login credentials.
Review all instructions prior to beginning your assessments. You will have the opportunity to request a testing accommodation before beginning the assessments should you have a disability.
Set aside up to 3 hours to take the USA Hire Assessments; however, most applicants complete the assessments in less time. If you need to stop the assessments and continue later, you can re-use your unique assessment link.
Your responses to the USA Hire Assessments will be reused for one year (in most cases) from the date you complete an assessment. If future applications you submit require completion of the same assessments, your responses will be automatically reused.
Visit the USA Hire Applicant Resource Center for practice assessments and assessment preparation resources.
Visit USA Hire Online Help for online assessment information, system requirements, reasonable accommodations, and what to expect next. Reasonable Accommodations (RA): We provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis; contact us if you require this for any part of the application and hiring process. To review reasonable accommodation policies and procedures please visit https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/disability-employment/reasonable-accommodations/.
USA Hire Assessment Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments.
To update your application, including supporting documentation: Visit USAJOBS - How to Update Application during the announcement open period, make updates or add supporting documentation, then continue through the entire application process and click Submit Application to send updates to the hiring agency. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed.
To view the job status or your application status: Visit USAJOBS - How to View Application/Job Status. Your application status page is where you can view your application status, USA Hire assessment completion status and review your notifications sent by the hiring agency regarding your application.
TS - CARE-Customer Assistance, Relationship and Education
1111 Constitution Ave NW
Washington, DC 20224
US
Next steps
Once your application package and online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email. You are responsible for checking status updates and notifications in USAJOBS. Hard copy notifications will not be sent to you. " Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement. If your email mailbox is full or blocked (SPAM) you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position.
The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Treasury and its bureaus from requesting an applicant's criminal history record before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment. To learn more, please visit our page at: Treasury.gov/fairchanceact.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
